Historical Fiction

Seven of the best sites for historical fiction books, stories and information. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page.

1. Historical Fiction Forums - Get together and talk with others who enjoy historical fiction. Includes a book-of-the-month discussion—read the book and join in the discussion about it. (historicalfiction.org)

2. A Matter of Fact - January, 2007 article on author Michael Lowenthal, whose historical novel Charity Girl centers on a World War I program in which the United States arrested and quarantined thousands of women it suspected of having venereal disease, in order to keep them away from U.S. troops. (www.boston.com)

3. “Historical Novel” at Wikipedia - If you’re cloudy on what exactly constitutes historical fiction, this page will offer you guidance. (en.wikipedia.org)

4. ‘Terror’ Rides the Arctic Seas - January, 2007 review of Dan Simmons’ historical novel The Terror, based on an 1845 British expedition to the Arctic Circle led by Sir John Franklin. The expedition didn’t go well, but reviewer Deirdre Donahue thinks the book did. (www.usatoday.com)

5. The Historical Novel Society - According to its Web site, this organization offers support and opportunities for new historical fiction writers, information for students, booksellers, and librarians, and a community for authors, readers, agents, and publishers. (www.historicalnovelsociety.org)

6. Historical Fiction Review - Hasn’t been updated in a while, but offers reviews, articles and information on historical fiction book releases of the past 10 years or so. (home.midsouth.rr.com)

7. Quill of Blood - Historical novel by Dawn Wortley-Nott set in the 1600s includes King Charles and Sir John Oglander among its real-life characters. (myweb.tiscali.co.uk)